Advanced Podiatrist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and responsibilities

- The post holder will be part of the Podiatry Service acting as an advanced podiatrist in the field of diabetes /wound management and will work in a variety of settings.

- This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.

- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, College of Podiatry and the Partnership Trust.

- To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.

- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support whilst demonstrating Trusts values.

- To take a lead in the management of complex cases within the field of diabetes / wound management, supporting other staff and co-working when needed.

- To undertake assessments, working with service users to develop needs and outcome focussed treatment/support plans. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.

- Provide advice and support others including co-working cases with the less experienced and unregistered staff. Participate in and support staff to apply eligibility criterion and quality assurance processes.

- The specialist care/support plans may include the following:

Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety

Increased functional ability

Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health

Support disease management

Prevention and reduction of health inequalities

Admission avoidance

Early supported discharge

Case management/ treatment /care plans

- To use advanced expert knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.

- To provide teaching/training in specialist area to the wider workforce, this may include day to day advice, mentorship and guidance to all staff commensurate with their level of experience and skills.

- To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same including managing any conflict that may arise.

- To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service which may result in uncooperative or challenging behaviour. To use a communicative and partnership approach to the sharing of information, ethical dilemmas, risk management and contingency planning

- To use and provide expert professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries acting as a resource for multi-disciplinary teams. - To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records in line with professional standards (e.g. HCPC) Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate.

- To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.

- To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques. Advising the Operational Lead on issues relating to quality and performance, responding to complaints and reporting on findings and practice.

- To provide professional and clinical support and leadership. Support identification of training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills in:

Critical thinking and reflective practice

Excellence in practice

Specialist knowledge and research based practice

Critical thinking and reflective practice

Encourage a culture of professional curiosity.

Promoting excellence in practice

Specialist knowledge and research based/evidence informed practice

- To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users.

- Through advanced knowledge and continuing professional development, champion effective

Diabetes / wound management

- To take accountability for the quality and cost effectiveness of allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/programmes of support/intervention within the team and their own caseload as required.

- To be involved with and be prepared to take the lead in clinical audit/research for area of advanced practice and participate in and support clinical audit.

- To contribute to and actively promote the implementation, development and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.

- To contribute to service/policy development through active membership on working parties or professional forums. To be aware of national and local policy that impacts upon the health and wellbeing of service users with complex care/support needs

- To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/ eye co-ordination which involves highly skills debridement techniques of acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds often for prolonged periods.

For further information, please refer to the attached JD/PS

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC
• Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise.
• Up to date field work/pre-registration student training

Desirable

• Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
• If not already obtained, a commitment to undertaking masters level modules
• Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions
• Attendance at relevant forums e.g Special Interest Groups.-

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant experience in the clinical specialism.
• Supporting service users, families and carers.
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management and in clinical situations.
• Experience of leading and / or participation in clinical audit or service evaluation.
• Effective communication skills
• Experience of supervision and development of staff members

Desirable

• Experience in a broad range of clinical practice areas in addition to a specialism
• Evidence of project work.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in an integrated team
• Significant experience of managing and implementing change

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance and professional standards specific to Podiatry and relevant advanced practice
• Knowledge within the legislative framework for Podiatry Practice. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context
• The necessary competencies required to undertake this role are derived from Skills for Health and aligned to National Occupational Standards.
• Ability to manage time and clinical commitments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fenton Health Centre

Glebedale Road

Fenton

ST4 3AQ

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)